Cormier analyzes the fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Daniel Cormier He went back to making some very unpleasant comments about Jailton Malhadinho In the UFC. If in October, in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the former champion of the company and current commentator stated that the Brazilian doesn't know how to fight, generating controversy in the MMA community, now he has once again downplayed his quality as a professional.
Last Friday (14), during the 'Weigh-In Show' program, when asked by the presenter which fighter from the current UFC roster he would choose to face in a possible return to MMA, Cormier did not hesitate and mentioned Malhadinho. It is worth noting that the American is 46 years old and last fought in 2020.
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Laughing, the organization's Hall of Famer also classified the Brazilian as a risk-free opponent, since, like him, he is a wrestling specialist. The difference is that, when competing, 'DC' punished his opponents, while Jailton has been criticized for his alleged lack of aggression.
“Jailton. All we have to do is wrestle. It’s a wrestling match. I have a chance. Me and Jailton, wrestling match inside an octagon. It’s safe. It’s very safe. We are exactly the same. Same body, we can do takedowns. It’s safe. I could literally fight Jailton and then comment on the next fight,” said the MMA legend.
Apology
After having the conversation with Tom aspinall exposed by the English team, Daniel Cormier apologized to Jailton MalhadinhoAt the time, the American acknowledged that he needs to be careful with his words and even stated that he felt bad about what happened, as the athlete had always treated him with admiration and respect. Shortly afterward, the MMA legend took another jab at the Brazilian.
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